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SO05 HMF

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

241,682 mi
Last recorded241,682 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 HMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 241,682 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 23 May 2016 241,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage panel (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working and near side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working and nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and n/s (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 137,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2015 137,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 123,982 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 121,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2013 121,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 99,961 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2012 128,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,753 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,184 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,179 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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SO05 HMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO05 HMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SO05 HMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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